Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

There are several different types of breast lift, and each one is used to get specific results for the patient.

Wise Pattern (Anchor, or Inverted-T) Lift: A Wise Pattern (anchor or inverted-T) lift is the most effective breast lift technique for significant breast sagging. In addition to a lollipop scar around the new nipple position and a vertical scar down the breast, an additional scar sits in the fold under the breast but this is typically hidden under the breast when standing or sitting upright. This technique is the most effective way to deal with excessive sagging and remove greater amounts of excess skin from the breast. It also provides an ability to reposition a greater amount of sagging breast tissue higher up the breast, given an unparalleled rejuvenating reconstruction. This technique can be used alongside breast augmentation for more significant breast laxity but the tissue repositioning it offers often means that implants may not be needed at all with this approach.

Circumvertical (Lollipop) Lift: A vertical or lollipop breast lift, sometimes known as a short scar lift or vertical scar mastopexy involves a scar that goes both around the nipple, but also extends vertically down the breast. This vertical scar often heals extremely neatly in the long term. While this does leave a different scar than other options, this technique makes for a more shapely breast due to the breast narrowing that is available and additional provision for breast tissue repositioning. This may be an effective solution for moderate breast sagging, and can be combined with breast augmentation in certain cases.

Other Options: Other breast lift types include a crescent lift, which involves making a small crescent shaped incisions above the top of the areola. This breast lift is often used for patients with minimal sagging, but cannot allow for substantial changes. Additionally, patients can explore a periareolar or doughnut breast lift, which involves making a circular incision around the areola, and then removing part of the nipple to access the breast tissue.